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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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